Rock N' Roll Hall-of-Famers and Blues Musicians Rock the House for Ronald McDonald House(R) Charities of Southern California

   WHAT:            An all star line-up, including Rock 'n' Roll Hall of
                    Fame "Guitarist of the Year" Ira Stanley, is scheduled
                    to take the stage as part of a charity concert
                    benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities(R) of
                    Southern California (RMHCSC).

   WHEN:            Thurs., Aug. 4, 2005
                    6:15 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

   WHERE:           B.B. King's Blues Club
                    1000 Universal Center Drive, Universal City Walk
                    Universal City, CA 90068
                    818/622-5464

   WHO:             Ira Stanley, Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame "Guitarist of
                    the Year"
                    Alicia Eastvold -- L.A.'s sensational new
                    singer/guitarist
                    Bob Abrams, guitarist for "The Buckinghams"
                    TDS Band with McDonald's Steve Plotkin
                    Ukiah, band hailing from Florida, Illinois and Ohio
                    Jeff Jensen Band
                    RMHCSC representatives

   PHOTO OPPS:      6:15 p.m.    Opening comments
                    6:40 p.m.    Concert begins

   MORE:            Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California
                    is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that improves
                    the health and well-being of children in Southern
                    California by developing, nurturing and increasing
                    awareness of its lodging and wellness programs
                    including the Ronald McDonald Houses(R) in Loma Linda,
                    Los Angeles, Orange and Pasadena and Camp Ronald
                    McDonald for Good Times(R), as well as, supporting
                    community organizations serving the needs of these
                    children.  RMHCSC is supported by individual
                    contributions and by many local businesses and
                    community organizations, including McDonald's
                    Corporation and the Southern California McDonald's
                    owner/operators.

   MEDIA REQUESTS:  Chrystina Woody 310/444-7025; On-site cellular,
                    310/487-8802

PRNewswire -- Aug. 3